Blood flow restriction therapy. A rehabilitation tool

This Article explains how blood flow restriction therapy works and how it can be used in rehabilitation and the process of returning to sport.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review the use of blood flow restriction therapy in rehabilitation and it also gives insight into the Physiology, Application, and Guidelines for Implementation.

Editor's comments:
This article gives a great overview on what BFR therapy is and how to use it in rehabilitation.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Understanding of what blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is and how it works on a physiological level.

2. Understanding of the usefulness of BFR therapy in rehabilitation.
3. Understanding of how to practically apply and implement BFR therapy in rehabilitation.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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